Taking to their Facebook page, the band wrote that they were offered to play the 'Symphony Of British Music' event planned at the closing ceremony of the games in August, but declined because of touring commitments.

The post reads: "Seen rumours of MSP playing the Olympic closing ceremony. To confirm, we were offered but declined. Shame because I truly love the Olympics - the sport that is not all this other nonsense - the offer was weeks ago, we'll now be in S. Korea."

The line-up for the closing ceremony, which will celebrate 50 years of British music, is being kept a closely guarded secret.